Middle East
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Rewiring the Airwaves
How journalists in Gaza restored FM broadcasts without transmission towers.
Mar 30, 2026
Hussein Malla/AP
Israel Can’t Bomb Its Way to Peace
As Israel enters its second war with Iran in less than nine months, the promise of violence for peace rings increasingly hollow.
Mar 25, 2026
Alaa Dmeida
Eid Between Memory and Survival
In years past, the sights, smells, and sounds of Eid preparations were enchanting. The genocide in Gaza changed all of that.
Mar 19, 2026
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A Mother’s Struggle Through War in Gaza
As she cares for her two children and husband amid displacement and siege, forty-one-year-old Nesma Al-Gharabli is also fighting health problems of her own.
Mar 18, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Devastation from War in Gaza Spreads Through Mediterranean Waters
The harm from Israel’s attacks crosses borders, carried by the sea.
Mar 17, 2026
Hassan Herzallah
When You Forget What a Car Looks Like
In Gaza, the destruction of vehicles and roads has made transportation nearly impossible.
Mar 17, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
The Fight for Palestine in Higher Education Continues, Despite Institutional Backlash
Since the October ceasefire in Gaza, students and faculty have continued to fight for Palestine, but institutions remain resistant.
Mar 12, 2026
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Israeli NGO Bans Threaten Gaza’s Humanitarian Lifeline
Thirty-seven humanitarian aid organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, were ordered to cease operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Mar 11, 2026
Adri Salido
For Children in Beirut Refugee Camp, School Is a Lifeline—But So Is Cricket
Amid uncertainty and danger, students find confidence in Alsama’s school and athletic programs.
Mar 6, 2026
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‘We Became the Easiest Target’: UNRWA Layoffs and Salary Cuts
The humanitarian agency laid off hundreds of employees, leaving many without income and hope.
Mar 5, 2026
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When Gaza’s Borders ‘Open,’ Israeli Control Simply Changes Shape
While the recent reopening of the Rafah border crossing was hailed as a humanitarian triumph, it instead serves as an example of control over Palestinian movement.
Mar 5, 2026
Palestine Chronicle
Sufyan Tayeh’s Legacy Lives on in His Students
The renowned physicist taught a generation of students in Gaza. Then he was killed by Israel.
Mar 4, 2026
Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi
The Endurance of Ramadan in Gaza
Despite the absence of loved ones killed in the genocide, Ramadan brings hope and light to Gaza.
Feb 27, 2026
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The Price of Seeking a Better Future in Gaza
Israel’s war on Gaza has shattered and suspended the dreams of students who want to study abroad.
Feb 27, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Surviving in Gaza Through Learning, Writing, and Freelancing
Writing and reporting has become part of my informal education—a lesson in perseverance in a world that gives you nothing easily.
Feb 16, 2026
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The Voice That Answered Hind Rajab
Omar Alqam, an emergency operator with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, details the devastating call and life as a health care worker in the West Bank.
Feb 12, 2026
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Lost Eyesight and Little Hope
In 2023, a teenager in Gaza suffered an eye injury from an Israeli air strike. With Israel severely limiting medical supplies and evacuations, he still hasn’t received proper treatment.
Feb 4, 2026
Courtesy of Willa
Palestinian Films Are Landing Oscar Nominations. But Hollywood Continues to Block Them.
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ and ‘Palestine 36’ show the wide range of Palestinian stories amid U.S. distribution struggles.
Feb 2, 2026
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Despite Efforts to Rebuild, Gaza’s Damaged Hospitals Struggle to Survive
The small number of hospitals open in Gaza are deprived of the staff, medicine, and equipment they need to operate safely.
Feb 2, 2026
Roman Levin
The Ethnic Cleansing of Ras Ein al-Auja
The clock is ticking before a new Israeli settlement is built on the ruins of this West Bank village.
Jan 30, 2026
